Light the Campfire The Real Work of Meditation - Are We Doing It? | Katrine Bregengaard
May 27, 2025
Katrine Bregengaard, a philosopher, human rights activist, and founder of Radical Mindfulness Copenhagen, delves into the authentic practice of meditation. She questions the commercialization of mindfulness and advocates for a more community-focused approach. The discussion highlights the importance of reconnecting with our bodies and maintaining awareness in the face of systemic issues. Katrine encourages using meditation as a tool for social change, emphasizing compassion and collective service over individual gain.
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Silent Retreat Sparked Lifelong Work
- Katrine and Lise met on a silent meditation retreat, blending laughter with silence.
- This meeting marked the start of Katrine's integration of meditation with social justice work.
Meditation Links Inner and Outer Worlds
- Meditation deepens presence with life, linking inner awareness to social action.
- It bridges personal clarity and societal engagement, rooted in mindful awareness of what unfolds within and without.
Meditation Reveals Systemic Disconnection
- Social crises stem from systemic disconnection inside and outside individuals.
- Meditation helps reveal and resist conditioning shaped by oppressive systems, empowering conscious action.
